lamppost2013 is taking on a theme in my mind. I’ve never been able to settle on one word for the year, but I could go with a theme. This one started with a phrase from our friend Joe Moore when he was preaching one Wednesday night. He said that God wants the best for us, but,

“We have to make plans and provisions for good things to happen in our lives.”

Plans and Provisions. That phrase thrilled me. It fits with several things I’ve read recently about taking responsibility for life. If you want something to change, don’t wait for someone to hand it to you. Don’t wait for circumstances to unfold. Go out and do something. Get a degree. Write a book. Take piano lessons.

Disclaimer: I fully believe in hearing and obeying the voice of God through the Holy Spirit. So if you are worried He might have a different plan for you than piano lessons, at least have the gumption to ask Him! Then put yourself in a position to find out if Beethoven is for you. Rent a piano for three months and see what happens.

So, I’m on a journey right now to make plans and provisions for good things to happen. It is a typical New Year/Blank Calendar kind of project, but I’m not worried about being a cliche. I’m excited about the endless possibilities.

Thanks, Joe!